Award

Legal support and representation costs insurance against claims

DEFRA

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Award

20 Jan 2026 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), involved financial and insurance services specifically aimed at providing legal support and representation costs insurance against claims for APHA Vets/staff. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, targeting industry participants within the financial and insurance services category. The contract, valued at £103,021.77, spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. It covers locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and primarily the United Kingdom. The award stage concluded with the contract being awarded to The Veterinary Defence Society Ltd, as of 20th January 2026.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for firms in the financial and insurance sector to engage with a major governmental organisation like DEFRA. While the procurement was already awarded, similar future tenders could be ideal for businesses that provide specialised insurance services, especially those capable of offering tailored support within veterinary contexts or similar sectors. Companies interested in growing their footprint in public sector projects or looking to deepen their engagement in specialised insurance solutions may find pursuing such opportunities profitable.

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Notice Title

Legal support and representation costs insurance against claims

Notice Description

Legal support and representation costs insurance against claims against APHA Vets/staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8249b034-bb75-467e-9cad-163c8c1c9f6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad15d38b-3a8a-4a3f-83c6-55df3d20dbea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£103,021 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,021 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE VETERINARY DEFENCE SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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